Jun 30, 2021; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Chris Bassitt (40) reacts after striking out a Texas Rangers batter during the sixth inning at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports
The expectation is that Chris Bassitt will be one of the Oakland A’s representatives in the All Star Game. He has truly come into his own over the past few years, emerging as the surprising ace of team. His excellent production has continued this season, making that first trip to the Mid-Summer Classic seem to be a given.
However, that is not where his focus is.